This week we sit down with runner, creator and women’s coach Lily Collyer , whose fitness journey took off when she moved to Dubai. Over the last four years she’s taken on 24 hours of burpees, a 100K ultra, and multiple marathons — all while fundraising for mental health charities and sharing her story online. Lily opens up about: The transition from ultras to speed-focused marathon training (“I was humbled… it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done”). What Berlin’s brutal heat taught her about respecting the marathon distance. Running a solo, night-time marathon across Dubai — no music, alone, carrying a gimbal — to show how safe the city is for women (“I was told to go to the darkest places”). Why doing less can sometimes unlock your best performances. The realities of self-belief, discipline and starting small. And… a little hint about what next year’s challenge might look like. A raw, honest and empowering episode that proves you don’t need to be extraordinary to take on extraordinary things. Follow Lily over on instagram : @lilycollyer On TikTok : @lilycollyer_ If you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week! As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey. LSKD : Use code ATALANTA20 for 20% off LSKD MyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
